Jane Eyre Notes

Chapter 24 Summary

  • Jane is happy after Rochester's proposal but questions if it's real.
  • Rochester promises marriage in four weeks, a European honeymoon, and lavish clothes and jewelry.
  • Jane is uncomfortable with the idea of being objectified and degraded, asserting she'll live normally on her salary and in plain clothes.
  • Jane asks about Blanche, and Rochester says he could never marry her due to her pride.
  • Rochester admits to spreading rumors about his reduced fortune to deter Blanche and using her to make Jane jealous.
  • Mrs. Fairfax warns Jane about the difficulties of marriage between people of unequal social status, which insults Jane.
  • Jane writes to her uncle, John Eyre, hoping to become his heir and thus closer in status to Rochester.
  • Rochester attempts to dress Jane in extravagant clothes, but she insists on remaining equal in the relationship and not being a kept woman.
  • Jane realizes she idolizes Rochester to the point where she prioritizes him over her relationship with God.

Chapter 25

  • Jane and Rochester's wedding day is approaching quickly.
  • Jane's trunks are packed and ready to be sent to London.
  • She anticipates becoming